Report from Taura local Government Area of Jigawa State, North West Nigeria says, a Boat carrying passengers crossing the Gamoda River at Nahuce village has capsized killing five people and 15 others missing.
PPRO, Jigawa state Police Command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen said, the mishap happened on Thursday, August 8.
”Information from a reliable source revealed that a canoe conveying twenty (20) passengers to cross over Gamoda river at Nahuce village in Taura LGA capsized, five people died while the remaining passengers still missing.
“Upon receipt of the report, a team of Policemen in collaboration with local divers and good Samaritans raced to the scene for a rescue mission.
“five(5) of the passengers were dead. Namely; Abdurra’uf Mohd 15yrs, Suleman Ali 20yrs, Shafiu Mohd 25yrs, Ado Nafance 75yrs and Alasan Mohd 16yrs all of Taura LGA,” he explained.
According to him, “intense efforts are being made to rescue the remaining passengers.”
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP AT Abdullahi, has condoled with the immediate family and prayed for the departed souls to have eternal peace.
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